Fabric Features

Pelusio Heads Richloom Contract

NEW YORK—Lauren Pelusio has been named SVP of Richloom Contract replacing SVP John Ringer who will focus solely on the Richloom Decorative division. “John has been at the helm of Richloom Contract for 12 years and was responsible for the… Read more.

September 7, 2022

Bruno Named EVP, Culp Home Fashions

HIGH POINT, NC—Effective September 6, Tommy Bruno has been named Executive Vice President of Culp Home Fashions and is expected to assume the role of President of this division following the retirement of the current President Sandy Brown… Read more.

September 6, 2022

Calcutta Group Acquires Annabel Group

Derumeaux’s Remain Involved

EVERGEM, BE—Christof Vermeersch, CEO of the Calcutta Group together with Saffelberg Investments has purchased a majority interest in Annabel Group and Interspinning in Ghent. Vermeersch, who bought the shares of Calcutta in July from a British-Emirate… Read more.

August 24, 2022

Thibaut Buys Coraggio

MINNEAPOLIS. MN – New Jersey–based fabric, wallcoverings and furniture brand Thibaut purchased Bellevue, Washington based wholesaler Coraggio on July 13. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but the two brands began talks late last year.… Read more.

July 27, 2022

Gary Searle Leaves Kravet Post

TORONTO, CA—Gary Searle has resigned his post as Vice President of Global Sales & Merchandising for Kravet Inc. after nine years with the company as of September 1. In his position, he was involved in the development of building stronger relationships… Read more.

July 21, 2022

Michael Gittelson Passes, 73

Los Angeles—Morgan Fabrics Chairman and CEO Michael Gittelson died Tuesday evening., July 12 from heart complications. “Michael had been dealt the hand of a weakened heart, one that ultimately could not keep up with his zest for a full… Read more.

July 14, 2022

Mohamed Jouhair, 50

PARIS—Mohamed ‘Mo’ Jouhair, export manager for Clarke & Clarke, a division of Sanderson Group in the UK, died the last week in June from an unspecified illness with his exact age not known “Mo’ as he was known to his friends, began… Read more.